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Name Change to Match Gender Identity in Vermont: Steps, Cost & Forms

Verified against Vermont Superior Court — Probate Division and .gov sources · Last verified July 16, 2026.

Quick answer

A name change to match gender identity in Vermont is filed in the Superior Court — Probate Division, costs about $150, and requires no newspaper notice. Most cases finish in 3–10 weeks. You'll need the forms below and certified copies of the signed order to update your IDs.

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What it costs

Filing fee
$150

Vermont uses the same probate petition to change a name to match gender identity; the $150 fee is waivable

Court
Superior Court — Probate Division

Probate Division of the Superior Court in the county where you live

Timeline
3–10 weeks

Step by step

  1. 1

    File the Petition of Adult to Change Name (Form 700-00122) with the Probate Division to obtain the name that matches your gender identity — no publication is required.

  2. 2

    Obtain the signed name-change order and certified copies from the court.

  3. 3

    Use the order to update Social Security, then change the gender marker on your Vermont license or ID at the DMV (Vermont offers M, F, or X with no medical documentation).

  4. 4

    To correct the gender marker on a Vermont birth certificate, submit an Affidavit of Gender Identity to the Vermont Department of Health Vital Records, separately from the court name change.

Official forms

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FormCodeOfficial link
Petition of Adult to Change Name700-00122Open ↗
Newspaper publication: Not required — Vermont requires no newspaper publication for any probate name change, including changes tied to gender identity.
Background check: No background check
Good to know in Vermont:
  • • Vermont's no-publication rule protects the privacy of transgender petitioners.
  • • The DMV updates the gender marker (M/F/X) with just an application form, and the birth-certificate gender marker is changed through the Department of Health, not the court.

Then update your IDs

Once you have the signed order, update Social Security first, then your Vermont license, then your passport and accounts.

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Name Change to Match Gender Identity in Vermont: FAQ

How much does a name change to match gender identity cost in Vermont?
About $150, filed in the Superior Court — Probate Division. Vermont uses the same probate petition to change a name to match gender identity; the $150 fee is waivable.
Do I have to publish a notice in a newspaper in Vermont?
No. Vermont does not require newspaper publication for this type of name change.
Is a gender-identity name change private in Vermont?
Vermont requires no newspaper publication for any probate name change, including changes tied to gender identity.
How long does it take in Vermont?
Typically 3–10 weeks from filing to a signed order, then Social Security (7–10 business days), the DMV, and your passport (4–6 weeks).
What do I do after the judge signs my order in Vermont?
Order certified copies, then update Social Security first, the DMV next, then your passport, banks, and employer. Our Who-To-Notify Checklist builds the full ordered list.

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Last verified July 16, 2026Reviewed by the Name Change Atlas Editorial Team against official court and .gov sources.